Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Research & Promotion

Major Ginning Priority: Keep The Cotton Clean

Most of us demand 100 percent cotton in the clothes we buy, especially for us guys. Nothing provides the comfort like the feel of a cotton shirt or pants. Anytime plastic fibers like polyester are introduced to the blend...

New Mexico’s Research Has Rich History

By Brent Murphree Maricopa, Ariz. On August 25, New Mexico will celebrate the important link between producers and researchers at New Mexico State University’s Leyendecker Plant Science Center in Las Cruces, N.M., as part of the state’s historic centennial celebration. New Mexico...

Budget Cutbacks Didn’t Stop Important Cotton Research

Every cotton farmer knows about and deals with personal budgets and how surpluses and deficits affect their operation. We are all also painfully aware of the huge U.S. budget deficit and how that is affecting the national discussion of...

Sensor-Based Irrigation Proves Its Worth

It has been estimated that 70 percent of the world’s fresh water consumption is directed toward irrigating crops – all crops, not just cotton. But that water is dedicated for good reason – yield! “Irrigation accomplishes two goals,” says Dr....

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